ST PAUL’S Church, Whiteshill, filled to capacity on Saturday, when Whiteshill & Ruscombe Community Choir, Whiteshill Primary School Choir, and local writers, presented an afternoon of songs, poetry, stories, and visuals in a WWI Commemorative Concert.
Compered by Roger Scrivin, with musical direction by Jane Williams, and arrangements by Chris Owen, the choirs were accompanied on piano by Lucas Bailey, Classical and Jazz Pianist, and Dominic Jewel, Chief Executive of Three Choirs Festival.
Powerful performances were given by mezzo-soprano, Juliet Curnow for “Roses of Picardy”, Jane Williams for “Daisy Bell”, and bass soloist, Haydn Sutton, for “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables.
Prayers were said by Rev. Brian Woollaston, followed by the Last Post and Reveille on cornet by Gary Dingle.
A collection for “Help For Heroes” charity 1120920 raised over £500, together with £500 for The “British Legion” from the sale of hand-crafted poppies made by choir member, Jenny Bell.
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